How much is the bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston start at R 1 528. The average price for this route is around R 2 195. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?

The average bus journey time from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 757 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Fort Lauderdale to Charleston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound , FlixBus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?

The earliest bus departs from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?

A bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus Fort Lauderdale to Charleston from R 1 806 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	20:25	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	22h 5m	18:30	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	19:15	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	23h 15m	18:30	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Next departures from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	16:00	Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride	1d 2h	18:30	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	CheapestFastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	14:00	Hollywood, Sheridan Street Tri-Rail Station	1d 4h	18:30	4565 Gaynor Ave, North Charleston	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 2:19 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Charleston. The journey takes about 12 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just R 1 474, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day

12h 35mAverage duration

752 kmDistance

68kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 1 528 - R 3 475	Average duration22h 10m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 1 474 - R 4 559	Average duration12h 35m	CO₂ emissions 68kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Fort Lauderdale and Charleston?

Stops in Fort Lauderdale

A
Broward Blvd Park & Ride, 299 NW 22nd ave
299 NW 22nd ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
Visit page
B
Greyhound Station
515 NE 3rd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Visit page
C
Fort Lauderdale International Airport
D
Port Everglades Terminal 21
Port Everglades Terminal 21, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, USA
E
Port Everglades Cruise Terminal
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
F
Port Everglades Cruise Port
1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Stops in Charleston

A
Charleston Bus Station
3610 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29405

Compare bus companies

Greyhound

3.5/587 410 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

FlixBus

3.5/511 488 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston start at R 1 528. The average price for this route is around R 2 195. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?
The average bus journey time from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston is 22h 10m, covering a distance of 757 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 18h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Fort Lauderdale to Charleston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Greyhound, FlixBus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?
The earliest bus departs from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:55.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?
A bus trip from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US was searched and found on 01 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 806

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 806 to R 1 982 for a bus ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Charleston, SC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 982, which is on 2025-12-02.